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Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar, New Orleans, LA

Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar

3.3
3.3
126 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar transports guests to a slice of New Orleans charm on bustling Canal Street. The restaurant features a captivating interior with a 30-foot faux oak tree, Spanish moss, and charming lanterns, creating a serene bayou ambiance. Our menu showcases the best of local Louisiana cuisine, with fresh seafood and Southern classics taking center stage. From the bustling oyster bar to the extensive selection of regional specialties, Blue Bayou offers a taste of New Orleans tradition.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Creole
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (504) 291-3788
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.3
3.3 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.3Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere with live music and a beautifully renovated bar. Guests rave about the "amazing energy," "delicious food," and "fantastic service." The chargrilled oysters and Cajun stuffed redfish are standout dishes. Despite a few service hiccups, many find it a "wonderful experience" worth revisiting.

126 Reviews
  1. Kristina

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was great. Food didn’t come out at the same time. Some food didn’t come out until others were done eating. Oysters were great though.

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  2. Gianni

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious but service was terrible. 40 mins to get drinks, the waitress didn’t even know our order or what we got… whole place is just disorganized.

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  3. David

    VIP

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    average food overall, which becomes below average in New Orleans.

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  4. Byron

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed everything about the restaurant my wife and I will be returning

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  5. Erin

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I keep coming back. I just love this place. Came in to get my last fix before I leave town on business. They did not disappoint. Got a dozen char-grilled oysters and Dorel cooked them perfectly. SOOOOO GOOOD! Ordered the blackened chicken pasta and it had just the right amount of spice and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I wanted to save room for the brownie but the pasta was too good to leave any.

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  6. Gianne

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was not that good. Complete waste of money

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  7. Azyria

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, great food, I loved the atmosphere and the decor. They have really good drinks and the oysters are amazing

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  8. Sid

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun experience with the live music. I loved the grilled oysters and the drink options are wide

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  9. Julisa

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The host couldn’t find my  reservation. That took over 15 minutes. Restaurant was empty so no excuses. No one at the bar knew how to make a mojito even though it was on the menu. Might be silly but they didn’t know what a boil egg was or knew how to make it. Oysters were good . Omelette was very bland. No seasoning. Would not recommend at all. Place is very pretty inside, that’s about it. 

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  10. Cherika

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience was amazing. The ambiance of the restaurant and the hospitality is what stole my heart. Will be back soon!

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Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar is rated 3.3 stars by 126 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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Google Map for Blue Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar

717 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Area
    French Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Creole
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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